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International Municipal Signal Association Inc

EIN 81-2548753 · Rockledge, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DELIVERING VALUE FOR MEMBERS BY PROVIDING THE LATEST INFORMATION AND EDUCATION IN THE INDUSTRY.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
9.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
15
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$211,621, executive director (1/29/24-2/22/24)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $554,635 spent. INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE - AT THE CONFERENCE, MEMBERS BECOME EXPOSED TO THE LATEST PRODUCT INNOVATIONS AND HEAR SPEAKERS ON PUBLIC SAFETY SUBJECTS TO EDUCATE AND MOTIVATE. MEMBERS HAVE A CHANCE TO MEET AND EXCHANGE IDEAS WITH OTHERS IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY FIELD.
  2. $430,120 spent. FREQUENCY COORDINATION - THE ASSOCIATION IS CERTIFIED BY THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO PROVIDE FREQUENCY COORDINATION SERVICES TO GOVERNMENTAL AND RELATED AGENCIES. IT HAS AN AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATION ASSOCIATION WHEREBY PSCA WILL CONDUCT ALL DESIGNATED AND CERTIFIED FREQUENCY COORDINATION SERVICES FOR THE ASSOCIATION.
  3. $363,266 spent. PROFESSIONAL SERVIES (MEMBERSHIP) - THE PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVES ARE TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY, INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS BY INCREASING THE KNOWLEDGE OF ITS MEMBERS ON TRAFFIC SIGNALS, FIRE ALARMS, RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, STREET LIGHTING, SIGNS AND MARKINGS AND OTHER RELATED SYSTEMS.
  4. $286,922 spent. IMSA JOURNAL - THE IMSA JOURNAL IS PUBLISHED AND DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS SIX TIMES A YEAR TO INFORM THEM OF NEW PRODUCTS AND TOOLS, TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES, NEW APPLICATIONS, AND NEW IDEAS IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY FIELD. IT ALSO FURNISHES IMSA AND ITS SECTIONS CURRENT NEWS AND ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS INDUSTRY INFORMATION ON THE LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending October 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2017.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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